Pick of the Month
Peltophorum africanum – “Huilboom”, “African Wattle”: farm water; summer rainfall; good tree for a small garden; deciduous.
CHS Chatter
Get ready to plant the toughest!
One of the questions most often asked in a nursery is, “what can I plant in my pot?” Well, if you want something really pretty, dramatic, long-lasting and hassle-free, go for the following suggestions:
‘Lipstick’ is a succulent hybrid Euphorbia with large, bright pink flowers, distinctive lime green foliage and soft thorns. It can be used as a pot plant or in the garden in warmer areas. Lipstick will flower freely in late winter, spring and summer. It thrives in hot, dry areas of the garden.
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